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Recent Examples of observant Related Stories How To Keep Rabbits Out Of Your Flower Beds How To Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Yard Preventative Measures The best way to control ants in the garden is to be observant and take preventative measures before ants become a problem. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 May 2025 From the jump, I'm struck by how observant Nwodim is. Sam Reed, Glamour, 17 May 2025 Sharp, observant and shockingly funny writing brings their two-dimensional portraits to life. — Yussef Cole Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Reviewed on the Xbox Series X|S and PC. The New York Times, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025 Provide toys like building blocks, boxes with lids, or bowls that encourage creativity, try discovery games such as hiding and revealing an object, and encourage your baby to remain observant. Leslie Garisto Pfaff, Parents, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for observant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observant
Adjective
  • This can overwhelm analysts and lead to alert fatigue.
    Bhupendra Singh, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The city's fire chief, Kevin Keddy, said the lifeguard was alert and conscious following the incident.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • This same accident-prone influence might apply to your pet, so be vigilant.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
  • Maine State Police are warning the community to stay vigilant but have not divulged the cause of death or any details about the crime scene, leaving Stewart’s family with questions and nearby residents with fears that a killer may be among them.
    Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • She was jolted awake by blinking lights and a buzzing phone.
    Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
  • This realization is especially haunting given that Dylan Mortensen, one of the surviving roommates who was awake at the time of the murders, saw someone in a black mask walk through the house.
    Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
Adjective
  • The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.
    Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.
    Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Monitor weather conditions via radar or lightning app. Keep a watchful eye on the sky.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 26 June 2025
  • Also entering the Villa for compatibility challenges and matchups under the watchful eye of Perfect Match host Nick Lachey is Clayton Echard (The Bachelor), Rachel Recchia (The Bachelorette), Cody Wright (Temptation Island), Daniel Perfetto (Dated & Related) and The Mole alum Hannah Burns.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • Taylor was never interested in letting her health hold her back from traveling.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool are all interested, with the Reds reportedly looking at Ekitike as a first alternative to Isak if, as expected, Newcastle stands firm on his future.
    Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • Be aware of any coyote behaving abnormally or exhibiting unusually bold behavior (e.g., approaching people for food, attacking leashed pets that are with their owners, stalking children, chasing joggers or bikers, etc.) and report these incidents to authorities immediately.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
  • The president once again claimed without evidence that Biden wasn't aware of what was being signed.
    Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • The staff is also exceptionally attentive, and no detail is overlooked.
    Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
  • Under the colorful stalactites dripping from the round ceiling of Room XX, a sculpture by Spanish artist Miquel Barceló representing multiculturalism and tolerance, the room was full and attentive.
    Isabelle Mayault, The Dial, 8 July 2025

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“Observant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observant. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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